A couple of weeks ago, I joked that the “Weekly Reading” posts always have at least one pineapple item to love. What can I say? I’m kind of obsessed with that perky tropical fruit!* One of my favorite pieces in my collection is this tiny pineapple pendant by Lee Renee that Dave gave me for my birthday two years ago (worn recently here). It’s the perfect pint-sized pineapple for everyday wear. And my penchant for pineapples isn’t waning even though I already have the necklace, the matching ring, and an assortment of vintage brass pineapples around the house! Here are 15 pineapple pieces I love for summer:

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap] have tons of digital images that I’d love to get printed and framed, but the fact of the matter is I’m too lazy to put in the effort. This is precisely why I’m a huge fan of Instantly Framed, a new app that allows you to upload a digital photo and have it printed and framed within a week. Best of all? It’s only $65 and that includes three-day shipping. (There’s even a $10 discount at the end of this post for you.) I was given the opportunity to try out the service a couple of weeks ago and it’s just as seamless as I had hoped and the final product is outstanding.

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After installing the app, the first step of the process is really the most difficult: choosing a photo. You have the opportunity to select an image from your photo album, Instagram, or Facebook. You can also take a photo on the fly if you’re confident enough with your photo skills. I knew right away that I wanted to frame an Instagram from our trip to Belgium and I debated between this one, this one, and this one.

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Of those three, I went with the third option: a snapshot from a morning at Moeder Lambic. We spent almost every morning at the restaurant, getting a leisurely start to the day with beer and quiche. This little snapshot brings back those happy memories each time I look at it. While I could have uploaded the image right from Instagram, I opted to tweak the colors just a bit in VSCOcam first.

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After the hard part is done, all you need to do is import the photo and select your image size. I liked the artsy 4″ x 4″ version, but I thought it might be too small for all the detail in my image and opted for the 6″ x 6″. All frames are 12″ x 12″ and come from wood forested on an FSC-certified tree farm in Ashland, Wis. (my hometown!). Each walnut frame is hand crafted with a black finish that emphasizes the wood grain. There is a thick cardboard backing on the frame that is made out of recycled materials. You have the option of either hanging your new image or using the easel backing.

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And with that, you’re ready to check out. The photo takes a couple of days to print then it’s sent to you with free three-day shipping. The entire process takes about a week, so you still have plenty of time to consider an Instantly Framed photo for holiday giving. (You could earn major Brownie points with mom by scanning an old photo of you and your siblings and having that framed.) Order by Monday, Dec. 15 to save $10 on each order.

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I know the photo in the first image isn’t the best (daylight savings time is still screwing my photo schedule, leading to some overexposed shots to compensate for the darkness), but it’s quite pretty in person. I’m considering having a few more snapshots framed to create a gallery wall of our special mini moments on vacation.

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Disclosure: I received a framed photo from Instantly Framed for the purposes of this post. This does not influence my opinions of the company or the product. As always, thank you for supporting the brands that support Bedknobs & Baubles.

The holiday season always seems to sneak up on me, which is why I’m starting my shopping–and my annual holiday gift guides–early this year. I’m planning to keep the gift guides relatively gender-neutral with a mix of items for both the men and women on your list. After all, female-only guides aren’t too helpful at this time of year when we’ve already scoured the women’s section of our favorite websites to create our own wish lists! You’ll also find more gift-giving ideas on Pinterest with the items that didn’t quite fit into the guide and the items I continue to come across this season. Happy shopping!

When I was in college, I’d scrimp and save in order to purchase an item at the annual art fair. Sometimes it was pottery, other times glass, but many times it was a photograph. I loved adding a new piece to my collection, even if it meant that it would sit unframed in a closet until I had the means to take care of it. (And if we’re being honest, I still have a sizable number that need frames.)

I still get a rush of excitement when I add a piece to my collection, which is why I’m thrilled to introduce you to UGallery.com, an online gallery of high quality, original artwork at price points every budget can appreciate—and one lucky lady will receive a $300 credit to add a piece to her growing art collection.

Browse the site by price, color, medium, size, or simply check out my curated gallery for a selection of bright and beach-y favorites, then come back and let me know what piece you’d love to add to your collection. As always, there are bonus entries for supporting Bedknobs & Baubles and our sponsor. Good luck!